Techniques Technology The Magic of Technology Intro by Skip Cohen I love to create – taking life and turning it into art! We rarely share a “how-to” post, especially about image manipulation, but this one from Suzette Allen is perfect. It deserves to be shared beyond her blog, “Suzette Says.” Her quote at the top says it all, but it got […] Written by Suzette Allen April 14, 2021April 14, 2021
Marketing Social Media Technology Adding Video Components to Your Website Intro by Skip Cohen I get it, you’re a photographer, and if you wanted to be in the video business, you’d have worked to be a videographer, but here’s the point I want to make with a little help from Chamira Young’s archives. Video adds a more personal touch to your website and demonstrates your […] Written by Chamira Young October 29, 2020October 29, 2020
Technology Fundy Software’s AlbumWorks – A Powerful and Affordable Album Design Platform Fundy Software announced a new platform, offering a low-cost online album design and design sharing service, AlbumWorks. Based on their ground-breaking Auto Design and Drop Zone technologies, AlbumWorks is a powerful web-based album design software compatible with over 150 album companies and labs worldwide. Priced at just $100 /year with free flip-book sharing included, it’s […] Written by Marathon Press October 12, 2020October 12, 2020
Photo Editing Techniques Technology Hiking and Gear Intro by Skip Cohen Bob Coates has been a good buddy for a lot of years. Our friendship grew out of my love for his work as both an artist and educator. He’s always looking for ways to help us raise the bar on our images and in this post out of his archives, the […] Written by Bob Coates August 26, 2019August 26, 2019
Business Techniques Technology Great Gear Doesn’t Make Great Artists! Intro by Skip Cohen In this post from Chamira Young’s archives, she hits on one of my favorite topics – dealing with all you gear-hounds out there! Over the years, I’ve met so many “if only” photographers. You know the profile, they’re continually blaming their lack of great images on not having the best gear […] Written by Chamira Young June 12, 2019June 12, 2019
Inspiration Technology Is Video in Your Skill Set? Intro by Skip Cohen Last year Suzette Allen shared a blog post about the importance of having video in your skill set. She gave some great examples of additional work their business has picked up simply because people saw they did video, even when their needs were for still imaging. Over the years the lines […] Written by Suzette Allen March 13, 2019March 13, 2019
Techniques Technology Three Key Lenses Every Professional Photographer Needs Intro by Skip Cohen This is a very different post from what we normally share, but Sarah Petty did a terrific job explaining the three key lenses every professional needs to have and why. While many of you are seasoned veterans and have most of the right gear, even a well-established artist can sometimes use […] Written by Sarah Petty August 20, 2018August 20, 2018
Techniques Technology You Can’t Go Back Intro by Skip Cohen Suzette Allen shared today’s post approximately three years ago, and it’s perfect for all of us to pay attention to the ever-moving role technology plays in our lives. And she closed her comments talking about video. Now, three years later she’s recognized as the “Queen of Hybrid,” regularly sharing tips on […] Written by Suzette Allen May 7, 2018May 7, 2018
Business Photo Editing Product Info School Photography Technology Introducing New XTractions HYBRID – An Alternative to Green Screen School Photographers, Marathon’s new XTractions HYBRID post-production services can save you 50% or more on your Green Screen image processing this Fall. Here’s how it works: First, you don’t need to photograph with green screen for your traditional underclass head-and-shoulders program this Fall to still get premium background options. Instead, choose to use one of […] Written by Marathon Press July 13, 2017July 13, 2017
Business Technology I Believe… Intro by Skip Cohen Four years ago Michele Celentano published “I Believe.” Not only did she share it with an industry plagued by consumers who don’t understand the importance of printed photographs, but she gave everybody the authority to plagiarize what she wrote. So, here it is, a great piece to copy and share with […] Written by Michele Celentano April 10, 2017April 10, 2017
